Andy West
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Cool Thrift Shop Buy!
Since I live in one of Downtown Billings newly renovated loft buildings designed by High Plains Architects (that reminds me, I have to pay my rent today... oops) I'm always on the lookout for mid-century modern pieces that will look cool in my place
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Where Are The Pictographs At Pictograph Caves State Park?
If you're a regular reader of my blog (assuming there are regular readers of my blog... anyone? Crickets.) you know I visited Pictograph Caves State Park this Sunday and had a great time. It is a good, vigorous hike up to the caves from the parking lot, lots of greenery and spectacular views, picnic spots and the excitement of not knowing if a rattlesnake is just around the corner
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Billings To Be Represented At The Kentucky Derby!
Frac Daddy, co-owned by Ken Schlenker from Billings is racing in the Kentucky Derby this Saturday at Churchill Downs. He'll be racing from post number 18 on the far outside which trainer Ken McPeek says suits him because the "horse doesn't like dirt in his face"
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I Had The Best Pizza Today
A pizza place which shall remain unnamed (it's in downtown Billings) is the Italian version of "The Soup Nazi" from the old Seinfeld sitcom. I called today and ordered a pizza with sun-dried tomatoes, marinated artichoke hearts and onions
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The Secret To Not Having To Iron For The Single Man (Or Divorced Or Absentee Husband)
I've mentioned this before but I have been back in Montana for about 5 months now (I spent time in Great Falls and Havre as a kid) and my wife and daughter are moving here in July after my daughter graduates sixth grade
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Shoot S*** This Sunday In Billings!
This Sunday morning at 9am The Billings Rod and Gun Club's muzzleloader group will be setting up steel silhouette and paper targets to shoot at. Whether you are an expert, a novice or you have never even picked up a weapon they are inviting all members of the public to come out
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Kimberly Perry Is Dating A Pro Ball Player… Allegedly!
According to our sister website "www.tasteofcountrynights.com" there are rumors that Kimberly Perry from The Band Perry is dating Toronto Blue Jays catcher JP Arencibia. Arencibia played college ball at the University of Tennessee and calls Nashville home
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Pictograph Caves State Park Just Outside Of Billings
One of the neater aspects of living in Billings is that there is a lot to see less than an hours drive in nearly any direction. For instance, about a 5 minute drive south of Lockwood is Pictograph Caves State Park
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Paved Bicycle Trails Are Good For The Billings Economy
Many residents of Billings resent their tax dollars being used to construct paved bike paths. Some believe they are being built to someone’s idea of “greenhouse gas” requirements. Others see the City of Billings with a budget shortfall and consider bike lanes as a luxury when we should be tightening our belts just like families have been during a down economy
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Night 1 Of The Beer Bus
Moments after I took this picture the line built up for the new trolley that connects Downtown's craft breweries. While a friend and I were enjoying some "Dog Slobber" at Angry Hank's on Friday night we observed a full trolley each time it passed by
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Bottled water is one of the biggest environmental disasters of our time. Independent studies have shown chemicals from plastic bottles leach into the water you drink and, with enough exposure, cause cancer
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My Mom Bought Me A Panini Maker!
I love my mom. As she's said to me in the past... "I love you son, you're always there when you need me". Thanks, I think :-( I'm having a hard time trying to figure out what to buy her for Mothers Day but she always seem to know what to get me